"He has never told me. From what he says he probably lives upon his means."
Oliver did not continue the conversation. Very likely his distrust was undeserved by the man who inspired it, and he did not feeljustified in trying to prejudice Mr. Bundy against him.
Finding Nicholas was tired in the evening, Oliver went out after supper by himself. He was naturally drawn to the more brilliantly lighted streets, which, even at ten o'clock in the evening, were gay with foot passengers. Sauntering along, he found himself walking behind two gentlemen, and could not avoid hearing their conversation.
"Do you see that man in front of us?" asked one.
"The one with the diamond ring?" for the stone sparkled in the light.
"Yes; he is the one I mean."
"What of him?"
"He is one of the most notorious gamblers and confidence men in Chicago."
"Indeed! What is his name?"
"He has several—Denton, Forbes, Cranmer, and half a dozen others."